Holiday essentials- your recommendations

Hi all. Has anyone been away with LO (little one) yet? I’m going on a weekend break in a while and was wondering if anyone has any advice re: what you brought. I’m trying to avoid travelling with everything & the kitchen sink 🙈. Thanks in advance.

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Just take what you need. I know that sounds simple but it is that simple. Write a list of what you use during the day that is essential and that's what you take. Check with where you're going on what they provide.

We went to center parcs last week when lo was 8 weeks. I took his next to me, sleeping bag, lots of changes of clothes and vests, sleepsuits etc. I ended up not needing half of them. His usual Bath stuff. 4 bottles instead of the 6 I use at home and bought some Asda’s own cold water sterilising tablets. Pleanty of formula and some pre

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